The Weakness of Prayer Makes Strong Christians
Prayer is expressed helplessness. It is a verbalized acknowledgment of our own lack of power, of our own weakness. And it is in our weakness that God’s power is perfected.
What Does It Mean To “Pray For All People?”
Paul is asking us to push the boundaries of our hearts when we pray.
When I Don’t Like God’s Answer
I deceived myself and thought I had the right to question God, to turn my back and scoff at Him, the Creator of everything.
The Bible in Miniature
This may come as news to you, and if so, I am sorry that it has taken this long for someone to tell you, but you are not the center of the universe.
The Doctrine of God and the Content of Our Prayers
Who is God? What is he like? How do we come to know him? To whom are we speaking when we go to God in prayer?
He Requested Not to Die
We are not to expect that God will give us everything we choose to ask for. We know that we sometimes ask, and do not receive, because we ask amiss.
Don Whitney on Praying the Scriptures
Series: Conversations
How do I prevent praying the Scriptures from feeling formulaic?
Why Every Day is Thanksgiving
For the humble spirit that knows where its help comes from, every day is a day of thanksgiving!
Don Whitney on What to Do When You’re Struggling With Prayer
Series: Conversations
FTC.co asks Don Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, "How do you encourage someone who is struggling with prayer?"
Praying Like Jesus
What if one of my primary concerns in every situation was my holiness instead of my comfort?